Information System Security Officer; ISSO

Overview

Information System Security Officer (ISSO). Falls Church, Virginia. Full-time. This position is contingent upon contract award.

ISSOs provide day-to-day security operations support for information systems, implementing security controls, conducting security scans, processing change requests, and responding to security incidents. They work directly with system administrators ensuring security requirements are met, document security configurations, and maintain evidence for continuous monitoring.

• Support 8-15 information systems with hands-on security configuration and monitoring.
• Implement security controls, working with system administrators and technical teams.
• Configure security tools, including firewalls, IDS/IPS, antivirus, and monitoring systems.
• Coordinate 40-80 vulnerability scans monthly across assigned systems.
• Analyze scan results and remediate 60-150 vulnerabilities monthly.
• Process 30-60 security change requests monthly, evaluating security impact.
• Investigate and document 10-25 security incidents monthly.
• Maintain 50-100 security configuration documents for assigned systems.
• Test 200-400 security controls quarterly for continuous monitoring.

• Systems Supported: 8-15 systems per ISSO.
• Change Requests: 30-60 processed monthly.
• Security Scans: 40-80 coordinated monthly.
• Vulnerability Remediation: 60-150 monthly.
• Incident Handling: 10-25 incidents investigated monthly.
• Control Testing: 200-400 controls tested quarterly.
• Documentation: 50-100 security documents maintained.

• Clearance:
  Secret (NIPR), Top Secret (SIPR), or TS/SCI Eligible (JWICS) based on network assignment.
• Education:
  
  Bachelor s Degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or related field.
• Experience:
  
  7-10 years of information security experience with extensive RMF knowledge.
• Certifications:
  
  IAM-II Level required (CAP, CASP+ CE, CISM, CISSP or Associate, GSLC, CCISO, or HCISPP).
• Technical Knowledge:
  Strong understanding of NIST 800-53, hands-on experience with security tools (ACAS, HBSS, SIEM, firewalls), Windows and Linux security hardening.

Advana is the Department of Defense Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Office s (CDAO) enterprise-wide data, analytics, and AI platform. Advana provides DoD military and civilian decision makers with unprecedented access to enterprise data, tools, and capabilities in a secure environment. The platform hosts hundreds of curated applications across logistics, financial management, personnel, health, and other domains, accelerating decision advantage through accessible, actionable data and AI capabilities.

This position supports comprehensive cybersecurity operations for the Advana platform across three classified networks (NIPR, SIPR, JWICS).

Position Status:

• This position is contingent upon contract award.
• Start date will be determined upon contract award.
• We will maintain contact with selected candidates throughout the award process.

• U.S. Citizen required.
• Clearance varies by network:
  Secret (NIPR), Top Secret (SIPR), or TS/SCI Eligible (JWICS).
• On-premises work required at Suffolk Building, Falls Church, VA.
• No remote work options available.
• Standard business hours with operational flexibility.

• 4 Weeks Paid Time Off.
• All Federal Holiday’s Paid Vacation.
• Four Percent Matching 401K.
• Full health/vision/dental benefits for the employee and family paid 100% by ZTI Solutions, LLC.

We thank all applicants for their interest. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.